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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
THURSDAY. JULY 81, 1887
The Rlddleberger Bill.

Nobody need entertain any appre-
tensions that the Roanoke convention
will pledge the Democratic party OF
Virginia to tie attempt to pay any
more of the debt of Virginia than the
RnDLrBFRGEB bill provides for paying.
The people years ago made up their
minds to pay no more. In 1879 they
astonished the advocates of the Nc
CuLLocH bill 10y burying that bill un.
der mountain of ballots, although it
only proposed to pay an average in
terest of per cent-say twelve hun
dred thousand dollars of interest an
nually-but few hundred thousand
dollars annually more than the bond
holders now demand.
In 1SS0-the next year-the people
gave the vote of Virginia to HANCOCK
for President of the United States,
thus demonstrating to all, except those
who "hsving ears hear not and having
eyes see not" that it was not the Dem
ocratic party that they had fallen ont
with, but the attempt to impoyerish
the Commonwealth by providing for
sending beyond the seas every year Il
million of dollars and more.
In 1881 the Democrats of Virginia
went into the fall campaign weighted
down with the proposition to stand by
the bondholders. Again they were de
feated. CAMERON beat JOHN w. DAN
TEL, the most popular Democrat in Vir-
ginia, by nearly twelve thousand votes.
The ax-payers again made known their
unalterable determination to pay no
more of the State debt than they felt
themselves able to pay. Three months
after that election the RIDDLEBERGER
bill was passed.
In 1888 the leaders of the Democratic
party gracefully bowed their heads in
the presence of the people, and pro-
missed that if again intrusted with the
government Of the State they would no
longer stand by the bondhOlders, but
would insist upon the RIDDLEBEBGEB
bill as their ultimatum. The people
once more showed by their acts that it
was no. the Democratic party but the
debt.payers that they were determined
to Keep down. They once more in
trusted the State government to the
Democratic party, electing a Legisla
ture Democratic by nearly two thirds.
We repeat, therefore, that nobody
need fear that the Roanoke conven-
ton will pledge the Democratic party
10 pay one cent more of the State debt
than the RIDDLEBERGER bill provides
for paying.
hut, recollecting that revolutions
never go backward, and that the pa
thence of the people soon gives out,
especially when they are harassed by
creditors, we are inclined to the opinion
that there is too much reason 10 fear
that there will be in the Roanoke con-
yention not uncomfortable number of
delegates DESTROYS Of adopting some
such scheme as Judge RHRA's proposed
constitutional amendment.
In order to give no excuse for that
Bort of retaliation upon the bondhold-
ers, and at the same time to conciliats
such delegates as may favor the Wythe
resolutions, it will be necessary for the
Roanoke convention to reafiirm the
purpose of the Democratic party to
stand by the RIDDLEDERGER bill. We
connot, TO use Mr.. LINcoLN's illustra-
thion, swap horses in the middle of the
stream.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
Colonel Ayiett Keeps His Promise.


One of the first gentlemen | met
here on my arrival was Colonel James
O. Reilly, who is associated with Colo
mel McGlade in the management OF the
Mansion House. As was stated in the
american some time since, Colonel
Reilly, who was q prominent orator OF
the Philadelphia brigade during their
big reception to Pickett's men at Get
tysburg, requested that Colonel Aylett
fulfil his promise. The latter gentle
man, III speech at the Gettysburg re-
union, had offered to give the Phila-
dclphia brigade the shirt he wore if ne
cessitv required. Colonel Reilly has
inst received at the Mansion House the
identical shirt worn by Colonel Aylett
on the 4th of last July. Accompany
ing the newly-laundered, capacious
shirt is an inscription suggested and
written 10y Mrs. Aylett. The inscrip-
ton is as follows:
This shirt became the property OF
the Philadelphia brigade under the
following circumstances Upon the
close Of the memorable reunion of that
brigade and Pickett's division on the
night of July 4, 1887, the men Of the
Philadelphia brigade and Picketts
division were exchanging badges and
saying good bye. Colonel William Il.
Aylett, of the Fifty-third Virginia regl-
ment, Armistead's brigade, Pickett's
division, said, while the exchange was
going on, that he had exchanged
his badge long ago, but that if the
Philadelphia brigade boys wanted any
thing else Of him they should have it,
even If it was his shirt. Colonel James
o. Reilly, of the Sixty-ninth Z. V. v,
answered that they would like to have
that shirt, to which Colonel Aylett re-
Joined that he was ready then and
there to fulfil his contract if the ladies
were put out. This not being then in
sisted upon, Colonel Aylett conse-
auently sent the shirt to Colonel
Reilly with lis best love for himself,
his regiment, and brigade"
Colonel Reilly says this settles for
ever the bloody-shirt business. This is
the emblem of a new feeling of frater
nifty and brotherhood. The bloody
shirt, washed OF its stains, is surren
dered by a colonel of Pickett's division
TO a colonel Of the Sixty-ninth Penn
sylyania regiment. Colonel Reilly,
who. despite his snowy hair, is as
youthful as lad of seventeen, speaks
in glowing terms of the memorable re-
union at Gettysburg and its splendid
effect on the feelings Of the people
North and South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
eRgENsBoRO..
The ueat-Deaths-Nc Enterprises.
military.

The Observation-Disclosures Enterprises.
military.
fcoryesnopdence OF the Richmond Dlspatch.l
july 20, 1887.
sucb mortality as has been witnessed
here within the past forty eight hours
was never before known in Greensboro.
Since Sunday night there have been no
less tnan six deaths. Yesterday Mr..
Frank Pugh, builder and contractor,
died at 80 2. NJ, and at p. NJ. Cap
tain Wallace Nichols, superintendent
of the Fisher-Hill gold-mines, near this
city. and formerly of Syracuse, n. L.,
d,cd. Both deaths resulted from fever.
The heat was intense yesterday, the
thermometer ranging at l02 and lob in
the sbade till about 5 o'clock, when
there was a delightful shower, accom-
panied by much thunder and lightning.
Teleerapbic communication between
here and Richmond was cut off in con-
sequence of damage done TO the lines.
Two cases Of suns.roke occurred yes
terday. A white man named George
Ledford was seriously stricken also, a
colored woman. Neither proved fatal.
The company recently organized for
the purpose OF establishing a patent
roller fouring-mill here held meeting
at the McAdoo Hotel last night and de-
cided to employ Mr.. Z. Carbett, of
Washington city, who is an expert, to
come here and lay the plans for bnild.
ing and equipping the mill at cost OF
from eighteen to twenty thousand dol
lars.
Colonel J. d. Glum. colonel OF the
Third regiment, North Carolina Stlte
Guard, to-day appointed Professor X.
4. Foard, of this city, adjutant OF the
Third regiment, that position having
been recently vacated by Mr.. Edward
4. Oldham, who few weeks ago lett
the State. Professor Foard has had
the advantage of several years training
ut West Point, and his appointment
was in every way satisfactory.
Atam meeting OF the city aldermen
/ last night the contract for building the
new graded school was awarded to Mr..
Thomas Woodruff at 81, $40.
A large representation OF the State
press passed through here this morning
bound for Hendersonville, where the
annual convention takes place to-day
Ct. o. 4.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21

rsg" GRAND CLO5ING-OUT
SALE.
Our lease expires September 18th, by which
time our entire STOCK MUST BE DISPOSED
OF. This is not n special sale from particular
department We assure you that 1t VIII DO a
GENERAL REDUCTION on every article IN
our store. ...,,.,,,,.,
ALL-SIIK JERSEY MITTS at pc. value 37Hc.
CRINKLED sEERsUCKERs, former price leH
and l5c., now reduced 10 lOc. yard.
Remnants yard-Wide PAClrlC Lawns uO"h
10 &c. yard.
NOVELTY GTNGHAMS, value Is to 25,, have
been all marked down 70 lOc yard.
ALI-WOOL DOUBLE-WIDTH BLACK CASH
MERES that We formerly sold for SOC.
yard now 3Jc. ..,..
Extra quality ss-nch BLACK CAsHMERES,
former price &c, now only 43,. yari.
4O-inch BATlSTE reduced from 12Hc. to Zoe.
yard
Zoe. 'SATTEENS. a pretty line OF stripes and
figures. now only S1ac. yard.
l2i6c. SATTEENS, solids ami ngured, now re-
duced 10 Toe. yard.
I5c. sA1TEENS, extra quality, large a-sor~
ment, down TO l28c. yard.
Our LAWNS have all taken a tumble. The DC.
goods are down to 3Hc,; the &c. styles are
now only 81. yard; those very pretty lOc.
styles are now down 10 &C. yard l2hc.
Lawns, all now styles, now only lOc. per
yard. II you want a lawn dress, don't IGll
TO look over our assortment
Have a few left Of those SOC. CORSEIS we are
now selling at 26c. A number Of good sizes
still loft Of the 75c. grade COrseLs. We are
closing them out now AT 49,.
EXTRAORDINARY VALUES
are now offered In
PARASOLS,
Sun UMBRELLAS,
MATTINGS,
WINDOW SHADES,
LACE CURTAINS,
and many other departments, inspection OF
which Will amply repay you.
WHITE GOODS.
sic. INDIA LINENS now only 4hc yard;
&c. INDlL LINENS now only Sc. yard;
Zoe INDIA LINENS now only &C. yari;
i2kc, INDIA LINENS now only g.. a yard;
l5c. INDIA LINENS now only llhc. yard.
A SPLENDID LINE OF FANS AT COST.
ID. & Z. MITrELD0RFER,
~ 10 Tu.Th&Su 5H Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21

cause Mi. BAHpouR Is outspoken in the
belief that Mr.. CLEVELAND Is bound 10
be renominated next year. The Wash
ington correspondent OF the Alexan-
dria Gazette clears up the whole matter
as follows:
"a representative Democrat, who is
both informed and authorized TO speak
regarding this charge, said to-day that
Mr.. Barbour he absolutely knew to be
the unqualified supporter OF Cleve.
lands Administration, and furthermore
that the President and his entire Cabi-
net knew that fact. The President since
the adjournment Of Congress, said our
informant, has even paid the unusual
compliment to Mr.. Barbour of con-
ferring with him in scmi-confdential
way regarding Virginia affairs, while
as TO three and probably four members
OF his Cabinet they are the close per-
tonal as well as political friends of the
Virginia Democratic leader. II Is true,
said he, when Mr.. Barbour returned
from Europe several months ago there
went cut newspaper statement that
he was attacking or would attack the
Administration. The report, however,
was a gross perversion of a friendly
criticism which Mr.. Barbour did make
of the Administration dealings with the
subject of official appointments. Ma
hone had been sole dictator of patron.
age in Virginia. He had given and
taken as he wanted, and some Of the
Democratic people expected about as
much OF their leaders. But Mr.. Bar
bour, who had championed the cause
OF Cleveland at Chicago, and materially
aided in his nomination there, never
carried his complaint beyond the point
OF squirting the departments into little
more of activity on behalf Of deserving
Democratic applicants for places. This
was the head and front of his offending"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21

The PRESIDENT RECALLS HIS YOUTH
FUL DAYs,-In his speech at Fayette-
vile, n. T., on Tuesday, the President
said I:
Il remember the story of the panther
seen on the shore, and how scared
was. But have heard 30 much no vi
ing icr the past two years that do not
think that the panther would brighten
me now.
Il could tell some of the old resi-
dents of Fayetteville who took off their
front gates forty years ago. men
ton Tins thing, as since i have been in
Washington have been accused of so
many crimes that taking off a gate
seems to me almost virtue"
A light heart and clear conscience
ought to be behind those utterances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21

"Augusta, queenly Augusta. by the
unanimous voice of the sovereign cities
Of the South, is placed at the head of
the thermometrical procession. In the
heated tourney OF the last Eve days she
scored 1o4." Pshawl Monday the
thermometer went up to 1862 in Rich
mond without being encouraged in the
least to DO 30.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21

The RIDDLEBERGER BILL.-The Win
chester Times has the following signlfi-
cant paragraph:
"Why do not tie Democratic papers
suggest q platform ? The question is
too obvious to need discussion. The
platform of the party must be built
squarely upon the kiddleberger bill.
1t should not add or detract therefrom
Q lot or title. The least departure
from the Riddleberger settlement
would bring chaos again"
FIVE abandon it we shall abandon it
to MALONE, whose followers will read
upon every stump in the Common
wealth our resolutions Of 1888 and
since pledging the Democratic party
TO stand by that bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
Mr.. Barbour and the President

We had always understood that Mr..
BARpoUa was on the best Of terms with
the President, although he may have
criticised in a friendly way some OF Mr..
CLEyHLAsD's acts. Mr.. BARBOUR is in
TACT man after CLEvEIASp's own
heart, and is highly appreciated by
him. We were, therefore, rather sur
prised to find, Us We did recently, one
OF our State contemporaries chasing
Mr.. BARBOUR with the anti LgvELAyD
men and were the more surprised be-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
"a Costly President "
SoUTH BOsToN, Va. July 70, L

SOUTH BOSTON, VA, July 10, 1851
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
In your editorial of Sunday last, I'M
der the caption of GA Costly Presi-
dent" you have drawn "a true bill. y
l believe that the political issue for the
near future is to save the country from
the G. A. R.'s-the Grand Army men.
1t took the patriotism of Washington
and his abettors to save the country
from the army after our war OF indie
pendence. Give us more in the same
vein. b.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
r. Z. CoWan. ESQ.

We cannot omit to say word on the
occasion Of the death the other day Of
ROBERT Z. CowAy, Esq, for the last
twenty years residentof Missouri, but
all his previous life citizen of Viz
ginia. Like so many other true Vir-
ginians, he left his home in Northwest
Crn Virginia when the war began, and
cast his fortunes with his native State.
When the war ended, his home was in
the hands OF men with whom he had no
sympathy, and he removed to
Missouri. We met him in ST.
Louis in 1876, and even then,
though he haG been in Missouri for 50
short time comparatively, he was
spoken of as if it needed only his own
consent to be candidate to insure his
election to Congress. 1t was evident
that he had made for himself high
name in his new home.
We cannot recall the positions in
which Mr.. CowAN served the people of
Virginia, but we think he did 50 both
in the convention of 1861 and the
General Assembly afterwards.
Mr.. COwAN held one of the few ma
tional Offices in the Knights of Pythias,
being at the time of his death Supreme
Keeper of Records and Seals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
The Railroads-The Convention.


Heretofore the railroad companies
in Virginia have always been liberal in
allowing delegates to the State conven-
lions of the two political parties to
travel both ways for one fare. 1t is to
the interest of the companies thus to
exercise their hberality. They will re-
ceivs no more money for tickets at the
full rate than at the half rate. We
trust that our railroad companies will
not this year set bad example.
Surely the Norfolk and Western and
the Shenandoah Valley railroads will
not refuse to spread the fame of ROa-
noke; and surely no other railroad is
displeased because those roads will
have to carry so many of the delegates.
Come, gentlemen, let us have the half
fare tickets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21

The st. Adams Messenger says
"Some OF those who bought broncho
ponies at auction here recently are
now wondering what such animals
we're built for And doubtless have
been compelled to have themselves 70
built.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21

A premium Of 800, 900 is offered the
genius who will discover the best way
TO utilize the water-power of Niagara
Falls. How would it do to put the
heated heads OF BoUTELLE, FUTILE,
FAIRcHILp Il Co. under the falls?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21

1t is hoped that General GREELY
has been trawed out sufficiently to APP
preciate the feelings of people who
have not spent two or three years in
the suburbs of the North Pole.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21

uas raised by Colonel W. J. Clarke
and accepted by the United States.
This did . great denl OF fighting in
regular engagements. Numbers al
applications for pensions are on file,
ard more will now DO made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21

The Philadelphia Pres exclaims ::
"What ticket BLAINE and SHERMAN
would make, anyhow! !" Hasn't BLAINE
enough to carry already?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21

"There are twenty newspaper-men
in the coming Congress. 1t is hoped
they will write that body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
BRIEF COMMENT.

"W. G. p, of Chicago, is on brief
retirement" What was the name OF
the bank?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
OPPIcE OF VIRGINIA CONSTRUCTION Co.,
CoITON-ExcHANGE BUILDING.
PosT-OFficE DRAwgR 2iS,
MEMPHIS, 1RSE., June 30, i3s7.
V,ENNESSEE MIDLAND Il A l L.
WAY.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

sealed proposals addressed to the under
signed and endorsed on the outside OF the en-
yelope Tender will De received at this OF
fee until ~ O'Clock N. on MONDAY, July 70,
BRIDGING, TRESTLES. and CROSSTlEs Tor
that part Of the Tennessee Midland RAILWAY
lying between Memphis, Tenn, and the Ten.
nessee river. being about one hundred and
thi,iy-five Q35l miles To length.
Trofles ana specifications can be seen on
and after the 18th OF July at this onice, whore
printed forms Of tender can he obtained Con
tractors are requested 10 bear In mind tna1
tenders will NOT DO considered unless made
strictly In accordance with TIE prinsed FORMS
mis- company reserves the right 70 reject any
or all lids. X n. IEMPLE,
" 2ttys5 chiet Engineof.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
PROPOSALS..

PROPOSALS FOR A HIGHWAY
BRIDGE.
UNITED STATES ENGINEER 0PPTcE,)
2l26 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. \. W..
WASHINGTON, d. C.. July IL, 1897. }
SEALED PROPOSALS, In triplicate. will be
received at this ONCE, until ~ NJ, on TUES
DAY, August IS. 1851. for building HIGH
WAY BRIDGE across the eastern branch OF me
Potomac river at the foot Of Pennsylvania
avenue, 8. T., Washington, y. q.
SPECIFICATIONS and oil necessary Information
will be furnished ON application.
PETER c. HAMS,
jyI5-Gt Lieutenant-C Colonel Of Engn9crs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
sIIMMEK RESORTS.

lust OPENED,
- BEAR LITHIA SPRINGS,
NEAR ELKTON STATION, SHENANDOAH
VALLEY RAILROAD, ROCKING
HAM COUNTY. VA.
NEW HOTEL AND NEW FURNITURE
THROUGHOUT.
One Of the most delightful SUMNER RESORTS
in The II. ountains OF Virginia. The scenery Is
grand and unsurpassed. Four daily passen-
ger trains. Mail. express, and telegraph ofiices
at the station. The table Is supplied with
everything In season. aud terms moderate.
Suecial arrangements made for families Send
fer pan phlst containing ANALYSIS OF is waters,
terms. &c. HENRY A. BEAR,
tyl5lw Post-ofice, ElktDn. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
EXCURsIONS, &c.
GRAND EXCURSION TO STAUN-

GRAND EXCURSION TO STAUN-
" TON, SATURDAY NIGHT. July 50, lsSI.
Fare round trip to stanton, sl.OO; 10 ChA,-
Iottcsylllr. al. to Gordon.ville, 75c.: 70 Louisa
Courthouse. SOC. Special coaches for colorei
,eople. Refreshment, NJ city prices. Train
leaves Chesapeake and Ohio depot at 10 r NJ.
returning leaves Staunlon Mt : T. NJ. Ilckes
committee: John j. Reilly, V. D0nai, W. i.
Hnfner, ID. f. Donayan, a. c. Hafner, X. h.
Donayan. We go, rain or shine. ,-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
sUMMER BOARDING..
BOARDING..

DARTIES VISITING NEW YORK
III viii and at MRS. T. J0HNsONS, Nos. 81
and 38 east Twenty-first street, FblsSf-CLASS
BOARD AT ~ PER DAY. Location central and
The appointments Of tho house unsurpassed for
comfort ty2l-Ss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
A TTENTION. MADlSON-WARD

A TTENTION, MADISON WARD
Madison Wsrd. without regard 20 local difer-
epces. are requested TO meet In tho Hustings-
Court room at tie City Hall on FRIDAY EVE
TiNG. July q, 1ss,, at s:i5 O'Clock, TO ELECT
skvEN DELEGATES TO the Democratic Con-
yeut.on at Roanoke On August 4, 1877.
All Democrats Of Madison Ward are earn
eetly requested 70 be present.
BY order Of the City Cent? al Committee.
LOUIS RAWLlNGS,
~ si-st Superintendent Madison Ward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
BOOKS, STATIONERY. 90.

We will pay IS each for GRATrANS RE-
PORTS, volumes and 2. and RANDOLPHS
REPORTS. volume L.
No expect 20 have ready early Ia August
CATALOGUE OF $500 NEW AND Sc 'OND-
HAND LAW BOOKS, with prices. Mailed 10
any address. RANDOLPH & ENGLISH,
Nv 2ld&w 1902 Main street, Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21
CONSTIPATION

is called the Father Of Diseases" because
there Is no medium through which disease 40
often attacks the system As by the absorption
Of poisonousgases in tho retention OF decayed
and effete matter In the stomach and bowels.
IL Is caused By a torpid liver. not enough bile
being excreted from the blood to produce ma
lures own csthartic.
The treatment OF constipation does not con-
.ist merely I'm unloading the bowels. The
medicine must not only act ~ purgatiye, but
tie n tonic a. well, and not produce after its use
greater cosfiyeness. To secure q regular habit
Of body without changing tho diet or disorgan-
izing the system
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21

A NEW VIRGINIA BOOK, JUST
n published" Jones Himselfi or, Goals
q fire. by X. @ G.. author OF Who. Which
Koscrtson--si 80; .Behind the Blue Ridge
by Miss Raylor-si.s5; lin Ole Virginia" by
thomas Eeleon Page, being his stories CON-
plete Ia one yloume-{i.sS.
WEST, JOHNSTON \ CO.,
iyls sli Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-21

TXCURSION TO n o L + o Il X,
II SATURDAY NIGHT, JULY 2]D.-Irain
leaves Chesapeake and Ohio depot az lO'3V I;
NJ. Returning, leaves Norfolk. July 2ith, at
o'clock r. NJ Rnund-trp to Norfolk. sl.J);
Tound-trip to Williamsburg, 81; Williamsburg
TO Norfolk and return 81. Special coach Tor
M train X. 4. ADAMS,
fv IoI1t U. j. ADAMS.